Opel Grandland X, has welcomed a
new 1.5-liter turbodiesel, which replaces the old 120 PS 1.6-liter unit. The
1.5-liter four-cylinder unit delivers 130 PS and 300 Nmof
torque through a standard six-speed manual transmission or an optional
eight-speed auto.
On average, it burns 4.1-4.2 l/100 km (68.9-67.3 UK
mpg / 57.4-56 US mpg), and emits 108-110 g/km of CO2. That’s a 4 percent
improvement over the previous powertrain, achieved through the optimization of
the combustion system, increased exhaust gas circulation and reduction in
displacement and friction.
The new oil burner is equipped with the stop/start
technology, and meets the Euro 6d-TEMP emission standards. This means that it
won’t be affected by the potential urban diesel bans. Opel didn’t say how much
the Grandland X will cost with the new diesel engine, but its predecessor was
available from € 25,500 (US$ 31,093) in Germany.
Besides announcing the debut of the 1.5-liter
diesel, which is shared with other vehicles developed under the PSA umbrella,
including the 308 compact hatchback, Opel has divulged that a PHEV option for
the Grandland X will arrive in 2020.
The vehicle will be their first plug-in hybrid, and
will probably use the same powertrain as the upcomin 3008 GT, which is said to
debut next year.
